Library’s campy series, ‘Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama!’ promises a fun evening
Madison Public Library will debut it new film series, “Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama!,” on Feb. 10 at 6:15 p.m. CONTRIBUTED
Madison, Madison County Record, News, Z - News Main
 By  GreggParker Published 
3:01 pm Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Library’s campy series, ‘Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama!’ promises a fun evening

MADISON – Madison Public Library’s staff is introducing a new series of movies that will give thrills and chills . . . as the audience laughs out loud.

“Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama!” is the guilty pleasure for campy, horror films that balance almost equal amounts of comedy with scares that go bump in the night.

Showing films as goofy as the series’ title, Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama! debuts on Feb. 10 at Madison Public Library with “Zero Hour,” which was released for drive-ins and hometown walk-in theaters in 1957. The evening’s entertainment will run from 6:15 to 8 p.m.

At 6:15, a library staffer will give a brief talk about the film, along with a brief history of the ‘stomach distress bag’ gimmick. The movie will start at 6:30 p.m.

This early air disaster film was the inspiration for 1980s’ smash hit “Airplane!” The movie crew for “Airplane!” basically made a remake of “Zero Hour.”

“Zero Hour” is set in the 1950s ‘above’ Canada during a commercial flight. The pilots and some passengers suffer food poisoning. Can anyone on board fly the plane? The situation forces a fighter pilot from World War II to attempt to land the airliner in heavy fog.

Audience members will receive “Chew & Spew” treat bags in case the turbulence caused by over-acting in the movie makes everyone ill.

The audience can forget those exorbitant prices at the movie theater’s concession stand, because the library will allow outside food and drink in the auditorium during the film. Bring your own popcorn and sour gummies.

The schedule for Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama! includes “The Giant Claw,” Feb. 24; “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman,” March 10; and “Gorgo,” March 24.

The address of Madison Public Library is 142 Plaza Blvd. For more information, call 256-461-0046 or visit events.hmcpl.org/event/2022-02-10/mad-movie-thon-o-rama.

Also on The Madison Record
Madison Senior Center welcomes stray rooster and names him ‘Cluck Norris’
A: Main, Madison County Record, News, ...
Say hello to ‘Cluck Norris’
Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – Madison Senior Center loves to welcome new members. However, they never expected to welcome a recent addition to their flock. In September, ...
Main Street Madison puts public input into plans for downtown development
A: Main, Business, Madison County Record, ...
Maria Rakoczy 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Exciting times are ahead for downtown Madison thanks to a newly formed organization. Main Street Madison presented preliminary plans for dow...
‘Celebrate Madison’ to channel community spirit, pride
A: Main, Events, Madison County Record, ...
The free event will be held Oct. 23 at Toyota Field
Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – The atmosphere at “Celebrate Madison” promises an upbeat night as residents give/take a good dose of pat-onthe- back praise. On Oct. 23, Cel...
Madison Witches Ride to return for downtown antics on Oct. 19
Events, Madison County Record, News, ...
Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – In a fun ride, roll and stroll, the Madison Witches Ride will feature festive local witches of all sorts spreading Halloween cheer & throwin...
Best-Selling Author Jen Hatmaker brings tour to Blue Apple Books on Oct. 21
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor, ...
Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – Among October activities at Blue Apple Books, author Jen Hatmaker’s visit is set for Oct. 21. Hatmaker’s memoir, “Awake,” was released in Se...
Vote now for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor, ...
Staff Reports 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - The nominations are in and the candidate pool for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election are available for voting. The newly formed Main Stree...
Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run returns Nov. 1
Madison County Record, News, Schools, ...
Proceeds benefit the special education program at Madison City Schools
By JOHN PECK MCS Public Relations Manager 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Hey all you runners and walkers out there. The Tootsie Roll 5K and 1-mile Fun Run is about to roll again in Madison. Sign up now for the Nov...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *